Fragrance comparison

Aqua Minimes vs L'Etrog Acqua

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 7 Nov 2026 278 ratings analysed

4 wins

Aqua Minimes

Le Couvent Maison de Parfum

4.00217 votes

Rank #16,294 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

L'Etrog Acqua

Arquiste

3.6961 votes

Rank #38,007 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aqua Minimes takes 4 of 7 categories.

Aqua Minimes
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
L'Etrog Acqua
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Aqua Minimes4/7

L'Etrog Acqua3/7

Ratings & consensus: Aqua Minimes
Community sentiment: Aqua Minimes
Longevity: L'Etrog Acqua
Sillage & projection: L'Etrog Acqua
Value for money: Aqua Minimes
Versatility: L'Etrog Acqua
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aqua Minimes

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Aqua MinimesLe Couvent Maison de Parfum

L'Etrog AcquaArquiste

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 217 votes

Have 59%Had 15%Want 25%

3.69/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 35%Had 11%Want 54%

Category winnerAqua MinimesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

49%Like

18%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

217 votes

30%Love

38%Like

7%Ok

25%Dislike

2%Hate

61 votes

Category winnerAqua MinimesMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityL'Etrog Acqua

SillageL'Etrog Acqua

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value37

Category winnerAqua MinimesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

woody65%

earthy48%

fresh30%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

woody48%

herbal30%

Scent match63%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

CitronVetiverMandarin Orange

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

CitronMyrtleBergamotLemonVetiverCedarMandarin OrangeLemon LeafLabdanum

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCitron, Vetiver and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Aqua Minimes, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring68

Summer100

Fall19

Winter8

Day100

Night15

Spring95

Summer100

Fall36

Winter14

Day100

Night25

Category winnerL'Etrog AcquaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex68

Women17

Men0

Unisex79

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,294

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#38,007

PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAqua MinimesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aqua Minimes by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum is a bright citrus fragrance built around crisp botanical simplicity. The opening delivers a sharp burst of citron alongside juicy mandarin orange, creating an immediate splash of tart fruitiness. As the energetic citrus character settles, an aromatic green freshness emerges…

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Arquiste L'Etrog Acqua hits skin with a burst of tart Italian citron, bruised lemon leaf, and crushed myrtle. Created by Rodrigo Flores-Roux, this unisex scent shifts from bright citrus orchards into a dry, herbal base of cedar and vetiver. It suits hot summer mornings when you need a crisp splash of cologne that feel…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aqua Minimes or L'Etrog Acqua?

Aqua Minimes takes 4 of 7 categories. Aqua Minimes is rated 4.00/5 from 217 votes; L'Etrog Acqua is rated 3.69/5 from 61 votes. Choose Aqua Minimes for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose L'Etrog Acqua for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aqua Minimes or L'Etrog Acqua?

L'Etrog Acqua lasts longest (L'Etrog Acqua 56/100, Aqua Minimes 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqua Minimes or L'Etrog Acqua?

L'Etrog Acqua projects furthest (L'Etrog Acqua 59/100, Aqua Minimes 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aqua Minimes and L'Etrog Acqua smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Citron, Vetiver and Mandarin Orange.

Is Aqua Minimes or L'Etrog Acqua better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aqua Minimes is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Etrog Acqua is the stronger pick. Aqua Minimes suits daytime wear; L'Etrog Acqua suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.